Group HR Manager

Your new company

A Malaysian conglomerate with offices based in KL, Sabah, and Sarawak. The business portfolio includes FMCG, Distribution and Trading, Logistics, Building Materials, Retail, etc.

Your new role

The first Group-level HR Manager role overseeing 3 subsidiaries. Your responsibilities will include:

Group HR Strategy & Organizational Development

• Establish and lead the Group HR function across the organization.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and management team on organizational effectiveness, talent management, workforce planning, and change management.
• Drive organizational transformation initiatives to strengthen workforce capability and business performance.

Talent Acquisition & Employee Retention

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies to attract high-calibre talent.
• Develop employer branding initiatives to strengthen talent attraction.
• Implement employee engagement and retention programmes to reduce turnover.
• Work closely with department heads to ensure timely and quality hiring.

Performance Management

• Design and manage performance appraisal systems and KPI frameworks.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development and disciplinary matters.
• Monitor employee performance trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance and accountability-driven culture.

Leadership Development & Succession Planning

• Identify high-potential employees and establish talent development programmes.
• Coordinate leadership development, training and career progression initiatives.
• Develop succession plans for key management and business-critical positions.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen organizational capabilities.

HR Policies, Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act and all relevant labour legislation.
• Review, develop and implement HR policies, SOPs and employee handbook.
• Manage employment contracts, disciplinary matters, employee relations and investigations.
• Ensure HR practices comply with statutory and corporate governance requirements.

HR Business Partnering

• Partner with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Provide practical HR advice on organizational development, workforce planning and change management.
• Drive HR initiatives that improve employee productivity, engagement and organizational effectiveness.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive Human Resource experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or assistant managerial capacity.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or companies will be an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing, trading, logistics, retail or diversified business environments is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD, PHR, SPHR, AHRI, MIHRM or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and HR best practices.

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to managing country and group-wide HR initiatives
• Proximity to Senior Management
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Strategic HR position

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send it to [email protected].

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